iheartcats Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Since I have to switch to generic Midodrine this week, and I've heard from various people that it often doesn't work as well/seems less effective, what should I watch for regarding low BP symptoms?I think my Beta Blocker is what really is helping my tachycardia. The Midodrine, from what I understand, is supposed to keep my BP from getting too low on the Beta Blocker. My BP on the current brand Midodrine ranges from about 100/70 to 125/85 (I don't take it too often, but it usually falls in this range when I do). Is the generic likely to cause it to swing significantly lower? I need to keep it above 95/65. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADofPotsSon Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I just spoke to my son #2 and he said a fair assessment would be a difference of 50% for him. Basically he was able to take 5 mg proamatine and get the same results as 10 mg of midodrine. I hope this helps. DADofPotsSon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thank you. It's always hard to have to readjust a dose (and I'm so sensitive to that like other POTS people).I guess it'll be close monitoring for a few days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 The Mylan brand of Midodrine did not work as well for me. I never actually monitored my bp while on that brand. I just noticed that I couldn't sit up for as long. My OI symptoms were definitely worse with the Mylan Midodrine. More brain fog, more lightheadedness, more blood pooling, etc. I switched brands and felt better.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm glad I have Global to start with, then the Apo one since Global doesn't make 10mg any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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